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As a volunteer in Guatemala with Cross-Cultural Solutions, you will experience one of the world's most diverse and historically rich nations first-hand. The population includes Ladinos, or people of Spanish heritage, Mayans, and Mestizos, people who are both Ladino and Mayan. The Mayan population is made up of 22 different ethnicities, all with their own unique dress and language. Although present-day Guatemala is known primarily for its Mayan roots and vibrant culture, the country has many layers. CCS has been accepting volunteers in Guatemala City for the past seven years and expanded to a second program site in 2007.
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Guatemala City

Guatemala City is an ideal place for CCS volunteers because of its diverse population and many cultural learning opportunities. It is the economic, governmental, and cultural capital of the nation, as well as an international hub for travelers—both nationals traveling from all over Guatemala and tourists. Many daily travelers come to the city daily from faraway towns for work, resources, and services that can’t be found in more rural areas.

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Quetzaltenango

Quetzaltenango, Guatemala’s second-largest city is a popular destination for national and international visitors, as it is known for its stunning vistas, astonishing range of landscapes, and city life. The sights and sounds of this densely-populated city contrast against the calming beauty of nearby mountains and volcanoes. The cobblestone streets and plazas uniquely blend with colonial style buildings, Greek columns, ancient cathedrals, and striking edifices with traditional Spanish and Mayan architecture, much of which was rebuilt after a major earthquake in 1902.

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